Riverside
Police Department
Press Release

For Immediate Release

Date

March 27, 2003

Contact

Sergeant Steve Johnson

Phone

(909) 320-8005

Fax

(909) 320-8043

Suspects
Arrested in Beating of Homeless Man

Riverside, Ca- On February 21, 2003 at 10:49
A.M. Riverside Police officers responded to 3970 University Avenue regarding a
fight involving several men. Upon arrival officers located a 43 year-old
homeless Riverside man lying on the ground with severe head injuries. He was
transported to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. He
has since been transferred to another medical facility where he continues to
struggle for his life.

Witnesses reported seeing 5 men beating and kicking the man as he was lying on
the ground. The suspects fled on foot prior to police arriving. The victimís
identity and the motive for the assault are being kept confidential pending
further investigation.

Recently, investigators received information about the suspects involved in this
brutal assault. Four Riverside men have been arrested and will be charged with
Attempted Murder. They have been identified as Thomas Camenga, 25 years old;
Michael Ellison, 21 years old; Jeremy Hitchens, 22 years old; and Frank Taylor,
18 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call Detective Greg Rowe
at 909-320-8024.